MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge (2015).
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this interesting book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
examines
subjects
regarding open
education resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
New
evolvements in
blended learning have enabled
students
all around the world
to participate in courses via the Internet.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
These massive online courses are
generally free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
subjects that
technology-enhanced learning organizations
are dealing with
today because e-learning technology is
developing so swiftly.
How can participants
certify that
the education provided by these
MOOC classes is
tolerable?
How can stakeholders
guarantee that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online courses?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Madagascar to conduct these MOOC classes?
What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can educators
deal with
inadequate
learner motivation and high
dropout rates?
As learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
developing
desire
to grasp how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Scientists
and lots of other
participants
would like
to better understand
these
promising new open educational
ventures.
Students want
to gain more knowledge about how
these MOOCs
can be improved.
To respond to this
growing
demand for
knowledge
the dramatic new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open education issues.
This stimulating new book
also reviews the
most important controversies associated with
these massive open online courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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